Cold Sesame Noodles

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 8 green onions, thinly sliced
• Peanuts or sesame seeds, optional

1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the peanut butter, oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; cover and process until blended.
2. Drain linguine; place in a large bowl. Drizzle with three-fourths of the peanut sauce; add carrots and onions. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving.
3. Just before serving, add the remaining peanut sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with peanuts if desired.

linguine, peanut butter, canola oil, water, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic, red pepper, carrots, green onions, peanuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cold-sesame-noodles/ (may not work)